Author Archive

  • 0
    Sultan Ahmet Camii: Simply Stunning
    Sultan Ahmet Camii is also known as the Blue Mosque. Sultan Ahmet Camii comprises of cascading domes and six slim minarets. It dominates Istanbul’s skyline. During the 17th century, Sultan Ahmet I desired to construct a place of worship for Muslims that could rival the Hagia Sophia. The mosque was named after the Sultan himself. Both the Sultan Ahmet Camii and the Hagia Sophia are architectural wonders located in the main square of Istanbul. You can decide for yourself which structure is more beautiful. The construction of the Sultan Ahmet Camii was commissioned by Sultan Ahmet I, when he was aged 19 years. Sultan Ahmet Camii was situated next to Hagia Sophia. It was constructed over the ancient hippodrome and the imperial palace of the Byzantine Empire. Some of its mosaics are situated in the Mosaic Museum, which lies nearby.  [...]
    Posted at November 20th, 2010 in Other Sacred Sites and Religious Art
  • 0
    Durham Cathedral: Sheer Magnificence
    Durham Cathedral is arguably the most splendid Norman structure in the whole of England. It rivals most cathedrals in Europe. It is renowned not only for its architecture, but also for its splendid setting. It is one of the foremost World Heritage Sites. In a national poll held by the BBC in the year 2001, Durham Cathedral was voted as the most-loved structure in the history of the nation. Durham Cathedral has become an icon in north-east England. It is one of the most easily recognized structures in all of Great Britain. Durham Cathedral has a wonderful mix of heritage and history. The structure is a test of human skill and innovation. The mere size and magnificence prove the might of the Norman overlords. They tried to establish their power over the conquered land. Durham Cathedral primarily served as a religious building. It served  [...]
    Posted at November 20th, 2010 in Cathedrals
  • 0
    Monasterboice Monastery, Ireland
    The Monasterboice monastery is a site  which is interestingly monastic and is located in the Louth county. This site has lovely ruins and a large cemetery.  There are also two churches and what seems to be the tallest rounded towers in all of Ireland. There are also two high crosses here. The site of Monasterboice monastery seems to have been founded by saint Buithe.  This saint was a vivid follower of saint Patrick.  This site happens to have a sacred significance which goes even before Christianity.  The Boyne river also got its name from this site. According to the many legends , it so happened that the saint directly ascended into head without dying with  ladder that was sent down to him and that ladder took him up into heaven. This was a settlement that was in fact captured by Vikings who wanted to invade this pace in  [...]
    Posted at November 17th, 2010 in Monasteries
  • 0
    Ely Cathedral, England
    Misericord happens to be the hidden treasures of the many cathedrals and churches which have origins in the monastery.  In fact at Misericord in Latin means mercy seat.  This happens to be a small ledge which is right under the choir seat. When you lean on it, it tips upward.  This are what help the monks to stand like this for long periods of time.  The place that is under the ledge is carved. When you have religious themes, these turn out to be more charming and humorous, and sometimes these even seem quite vulgar, especially out of the lives of the medieval and the many proverbs. The Ely cathedral is a beautiful cathedral of the medieval style which is made with many unique attributes.  The building which exists now was made in complete roman style in the year eleven hundred and eighty nine. Later on in the thirteenth and  [...]
    Posted at November 15th, 2010 in Cathedrals
  • 0
    Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem
    There are many pilgrims who you will see o the way to Jerusalem. One of the most important things here is when you take a walk in the Via Dolorosa. This is the same route that was taken by Jesus when he was condemned by Pilate until he was crucified and buried. This is a pilgrimage that has been followed by Christians of many different denominations. There are many Catholics and orthodox Christians. There is a pilgrimage that follows right from the times of early Christianity.  This had started and this religion was legalized by Constantine. The Byzantine pilgrims followed a path that is similar to a path that has been taken today.  And if this happens then this cannot stop along the way.  This route has also been changed many times. During the eight century, the pathways now have changed though. When you first begin at the beautiful  [...]
    Posted at November 10th, 2010 in Biblical Sites
  • 0
    Abydos Egypt
    Abydos Egypt is supposed to be one of the holiest sites in the whole world. This also happens to be the centre of the cult of the God Osiris and is believed to be the gateway to the Entrance of the Underworld. This place was a popular place for pilgrimage and burial. There is an Abydos which is quite a large archeological site in the upper part of north Egypt. There is a conjunction which is visited by the Dendra which lies nearby.  There are many pilgrims that belong to the Devotees from the new age who follow the footsteps of the Famous Dorothy Eady. This woman believed herself to be the reincarnation of a high priestess from the Abydos Temple. The temple of Seti I is said the be the main monument at Abydos Egypt. This temple has been built in the yea thirteen hundred BC by Ramses the Second and his father Seti. This place is  [...]
    Posted at November 3rd, 2010 in Egyptian Temples & Tombs
  • 0
    Convento de Cristo Tomar
    Convento de Cristo Tomar was built by no other than the knights Templar in the year one thousand and sixty.  This was made on a volatile Muslim Christian border which is called the Convento Da Ordem DE Cristo. This is also called the Convent of the Order Of Christ.  This happens to be quite a fantastic fortress. The construction has continued for almost five centuries. In fact this place was chosen as the headquarter of the Portuguese Templar’s. The castle was built as  apart of the Defense system to secure the Christian kingdoms against the hostile moors of Liberia.  In the year one thousand and ninety,  in the famous Tomar castle, these have resisted many attacks of the Caliph Abu Yusuf AL mansur, this person had defeated and taken over  the many Portuguese strongholds in the South.  There is a round church  at the Tomar  [...]
    Posted at November 1st, 2010 in Monasteries
  • 0
    The Jewish museum of heritage, Manhattan New York
    The Jewish museum of heritage is located at lower Manhattan which is at the south of the Battery Park city.  This happens to be a memorial to the holocaust. In fact the Jews before and after even after the holocaust come here to witness a reminisce and mourn what took place in their tragic history. The Museum of Jewish heritage in New York opened up its doors on the fifteen of September in the year two thousand and three.  The original building was always there before since it was constructed and then it was redone by the same architect, as the one who constructed the former building. The new wing which has been built now, has a kosher café, they even have an Abigael’s at this museum. The Abigael’s is run by the famous celebrity chef Jeff Nathan. The museum itself is housed in a beautiful granite building and is designed  [...]
    Posted at October 27th, 2010 in Other Sacred Sites and Religious Art
  • 0
    The holy city of Corinth
    Corinth happens to be an ancient city which lies about fifty miles way from the beautiful city of Athens. . This is the same place that joins the Peloponnesus to the mainland of what is now called as Greece Corinth used to be quite an important city and this place also played a major role in the work of one of the twelve apolstles of Jesus chrust, namely Paul. Corinth today happens to be one of the largest sites of interest to the pilgrims and the many tourists around. When Corinth was first inhabited, in the Neolithic period, this place used to flourish quite a bit as one of the most famous Greek cities known.  From the eight century before the broth of Christ right till the time that it was destroyed in the year one hundred and fifty before Christ. The roman ended up destroying this city. The isthmus of the Corinth had a commanding  [...]
    Posted at October 25th, 2010 in Roman Temples
Page 10 of 24« First...89101112...20...Last »